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Statement by President Higgins on current situation in Gaza
11 March 2024
“As the world watches Gaza descend yet deeper towards famine and ever greater loss of life, it is vital that every country in the world now does all in its power to ensure that a humanitarian disaster in its most extreme sense is avoided.
The situation we are now witnessing in Gaza is one from which the global public must not be distracted or avert its gaze. It is a matter of life and death. The blockading of food and aid must immediately be stopped. Vital essential medicines and sources of energy must be provided to what is left of the hospitals in Gaza. Aid that could be delivered immediately is scandalously being blocked and those responsible for doing so must take responsibility for the deaths that are ensuing.
Those countries, and they include some of the strongest economies in the world, who have removed over $450m from the UNRWA budget must take account of what is now being shown on the television screens of the world for all to see – infant children dying from lack of oxygen, many more dying from malnutrition and all of this set to escalate.
The recent decisions made by Canada and Sweden to rescind a previous decision and resume aid to UNRWA are to be welcomed, as is the recent announcement by the European Commission that it will immediately disburse €50m in funding.
Given the depth of what the people of Gaza are now facing, and what is so clear to all concerned, others should now follow such a lead. May I also urge all countries to emulate Ireland’s example in increasing its aid at this time to this most vital United Nations agency.
All members of the United Nations should be concerned and take notice of the statement made by the Commissioner General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, that there has been little less than a campaign against UNRWA. It is a campaign which could have the effect of undermining the role of the UN in the present circumstances and in relation to the future of Gaza. His plea for help deserves the support of all who believe in the United Nations.
The releasing of a propaganda campaign against the United Nations is a scandalous travesty against the little less than heroic efforts of all those involved on the frontline in Gaza – medical staff, those working to supply nutrition and aid in the most trying of circumstances, and those other dedicated professionals in UNRWA who have lost more than 160 of their colleagues.
We in Ireland, as elsewhere, have seen the rise of dangerous misinformation at the very time when there has emerged a widespread shared consensus on the need for such a ceasefire as will enable serious diplomatic exchanges to take place involving the release of hostages and, above all, the release of humanitarian aid to those who so desperately need it.
That this aid could be delivered immediately but is being prevented by both State actions and illegal blockages breaches every humanitarian principle. Indeed, some of the worst scenes of starvation are being seen in those parts of northern and central Gaza where Israel has declared its military campaign complete.
Then too, while carried out with the best of intentions, all of the experts involved in the delivery of food aid have stated that the dropping of aid from the sky cannot be a substitute for the work of UNRWA. The blocking of aid trucks by extremist settlers speaks for itself, being as it is an appalling denial of the humanity of those dying of hunger when it could be avoided.
It is past time that Ireland was joined by all of those countries of the European Union and beyond in calling for an immediate ceasefire to be agreed and for this most vital humanitarian aid to be provided to those so in need of it.
Once a ceasefire has been achieved, there is no time to be lost in addressing such basic issues as will be needed in order to bring a long-term peace which can provide both for the rights of Palestinians and for the appropriate security of Israel.
These requirements have been clear and outlined and highlighted by international observers for many years. It is now, for example, over 18 years since the European Delegation which included former Dutch Prime Minister Andreas van Agt – who sadly passed away in recent weeks – myself and others visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza.
The report which we issued following our visit made a number of clear recommendations on the actions required. Instead, regrettably, year following year settlements have increased. Indeed, during the present conflict authorisation for over 300 illegal settlements have been proposed, something referred to just this week by Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, as a war crime.
The world has been warned by those on the ground, and by those at the highest level, including the Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres, about the implications of an extension of the military campaign into Rafah. No one now or in the future can say they didn’t know what the consequences of inaction would be. This is something that has been emphasised by, among others, the President of the United States.
It is time for the world to put an end to this loss of life, to remember our shared humanity, listen to the peacemakers and commit all of its efforts to bringing this crisis to an end and ensuring an appropriate long term settlement is reached.”
Community Unity with Guests Padraig Hayes, Caroline Egan , and Oksana.
The Genealogy Show – Women in Uniform Celebrating International Women’s day 8th March
Lorna is a Professional Genealogist and Family Historian. She is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogist. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist for Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.
Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.
Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.
Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.
Radio Beams – Colette Nagle of Limestone Yoga
Set up a number of years ago and attracting a lot of interest. Colette her self did a lot of training in Dublin and learned a lot. She does Yoga for pregnant mothers.
She does a 16 classes a week and one in Kilfenora Co.Clare
Community Unity with Guests Karina Murray , and Stephen Moffatt.
RCB Sports Show
Tune in every Monday evening from 6pm on 92.5fm and Internet live stream
Official RCB Sports Show Page
Community Unity with Guest Andrew Killeen and Ann Marie Flanagan.
Community Unity with Guests Amy Hanley , and Mary Keane.
We have Mary Keane from Halla Eoin Kilbaha community centre which is hosting an Arts and Crafts course tutured by Gene Clohessy of Doonbeg Creative Arts Studio. The refurbished Halle Eoin Centre moves from strength to strength with a bunch of organised events over the upcoming months for the community including childrens Easter Camp over April 2nd,3rd and 4th, see links for details. With Teresa Glendenning , Brenda Deloughry, and Chris Behan
Radio Beams – Book called We are Human Too with Ann Marie Flanagan and Brian Hogan and Martin Tobin
“We are Human Too” Ann Marie Flanagan Editor, Martin Tobin and Brian Hogan two of the 100 contributors.
Launch in Temple Gate Hotel Friday 1st of March at 12pm . In partnership with EBCF2024 and Clare Leader Forum
Books are available on the day. Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm.
A Little Bit of Gardening – Companion Plants
RCB Sports Show
Official RCB Sports Show Page
Mikey’s Mix
And you hear many more even @marty mone RCB south west Clare radio community News
RCB Radio- South West Clare.
RCB Annual General Meeting.
Please note that if you wish to join the zoom link, please confirm by e-mail to no later than 19th February 2024 and the zoom invite details will then be forwarded to you.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024
Raidió Corca Baiscinn
Thursday 22nd February 2024 at 7.00pm at the Community Centre, Kilkee
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Raidió Corca Baiscinn will be held on Thursday 22nd February at 7.00pm for the following purposes:
1. Minutes of the previous meeting and matters arising.
2. Financial Report for 2022
3. Chairmen’s Address
4. Secretary’s Address
5. Manager`s Address
6. Election of Directors
7. Appointment of Auditor
8. AOB
By order of the Board
Paul Williams
Cathaoirleach
Date: 24th January 2024
Community Unity with guest Gregory Rynne.
Next is the Community Diary of events in the area read in Ukranian and English by Oksana, Natalia, and Olya.